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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-160 Blackjack

Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-160 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 900 vs 2,220 km/h, range 2,180 vs 12,300 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 274,877 kg, built 6,635 vs 37 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-160 Blackjack
Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 19 December 1981
Year introduced 1950 1987
Number produced 6635 units 37 units
Average unit price $2 million $250 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 232.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 55.7 m
Height 6.7 m 13.1 m
Length 17.7 m 54.1 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 12,300 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 274,877 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 109,769 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 24,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 37 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.